The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Waukon, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$152,009

Cost of Crime™ for Waukon, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,429 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Waukon in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Waukon, WA Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Waukon ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Waukon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waukon is 37.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waukon Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waukon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Waukon, WA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waukon, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Waukon for 2025 is $152,009. This translates to approximately $471 per resident and $1,429 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Waukon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Waukon Compared to Other Cities?

Waukon, WA:	$471
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waukon is $471 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $140 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waukon:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $919 more than in Waukon.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $226 less than in Waukon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Waukon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Waukon	Cost per Waukon Resident
Murder	$28,876	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,737	$43
Robbery	$7,911	$24
Assault	$22,351	$69
Kidnapping	$4,228	$13
Vehicle Theft	$12,532	$39
Burglary	$10,575	$33
Theft	$31,275	$97
Arson	$1,278	$4
Vandalism	$12,354	$38
Animal Cruelty	$105	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,091	$13
Identity Theft	$2,698	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$152,009	$471

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waukon, WA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Waukon totals $267,351 ($828 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $419,361 ($1,298 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Waukon crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Waukon’s 323 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Waukon Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Waukon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.410
Robbery	0.7786
Rape	0.7014
Murder	0.0476
Total Violent Crime	3.937 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.70
Vehicle Theft	2.506
Burglary	3.610
Arson	0.1639
Total Property Crime	24.98 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2159
Drug Crimes	1.712
Vandalism	5.354
Identity Theft	1.079
Animal Cruelty	0.0438
Total "Other" Rate	8.405 (C+)

Individual Waukon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Waukon is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Waukon.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Edwall, WA	D	D+	D-
Espanola, WA	D	C-	D
Tyler, WA	D-	D+	D
Lakeland Village, WA	B-	A-	C
Medical Lake, WA	C+	C+	C
Fairchild AFB, WA	D	B-	D-
Reardan, WA	D+	C-	D+
Four Lakes, WA	C	A-	C-
Cheney, WA	D	C-	D
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA	D+	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waukon is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kymulga, AL	C+	C+	C+
Kirschnerville, NY	B	C-	C-
Kitsap Lake, WA	D	B-	B-
Kitzmiller, MD	C	D-	D-
Klamath River, CA	D-	F	F
Kneeland, MI	D	F	F
Knox Dale, PA	A+	A	A
Koyuk, AK	D-	F	F
Kyger, OH	A-	B	B
Kirk, CO	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Waukon is safer than the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Waukon, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Waukon schools on SchoolGrade

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